Lindblad One—Adopted in Iceland
The Olympics finals and the deployment of the Lindblad One float, which was adopted by passengers in Iceland
October 17, 2024
As we approach the end of the voyage with just about 10 days left, there’s still a lot to do. We have many floats to deploy and the ship’s Olympic games to finish. The finals feel like true battles: everyone is giving their best to lead their team to victory and make their teammates proud. I had my moment to shine when I won the women’s ping pong tournament! My opponent was none other than the tough and skillful Captain, and our match was the best I’ve ever played!
My final game of the ping-pong tournament (photo by Giulia Gregorio).
Our 6th float (Float-ID #22554), named Lindblad One, was deployed last night. It was adopted by passengers onboard the ship back in July, during a wonderful 5-day voyage around Iceland. While Melissa Miller, one of our team members, was onboard to load the floats for their journey to the Pacific Ocean, the passengers went down to the basecamp to write their names and some messages on the float. During the voyage, they learned more about the Argo program and engaged in interesting conversations with Melissa, while asking any and all the questions about ocean science. After a very long journey, from the US to Iceland via plane, and then from Iceland to the South Pacific Ocean aboard of the National Geographic Resolution, Lindblad One was finally deployed at 27° S, 133.5° W on October 17.
Passengers decorating float. Photo by Melissa Miller.
Decorated float with signatures of passengers (photo by Melissa Miller)
And look for real-time data on the GO-BGC website. Use one of the interactive maps to look for Lindblad One—just search for the Float-ID 22554. You can also find information on key parameters measured by each adopted float on the AdoptAFloatViz page.
From left, Kyle Espina, Fredilyn Clamor IV, me, Lovenio Soriano and Marcelo Leo posing with Lindblad One.
About the Author—Isa Rosso is a hybrid physical oceanographer with extensive experience in numerical models, ocean observations, and satellite data, with a deep passion for being at sea, where she can truly experience the power and beauty of our oceans.